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X90 SBJ

2005 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

179,885 mi
Last recorded179,885 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX90 SBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 179,885 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats folded down so unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 20 Oct 2021 169,927 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 169,927 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2020 162,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2019 148,477 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres on 3 mm

Nearside Rear tyre slight wearing outer edge

Fail 27 Mar 2019 148,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres on 3 mm

Nearside Rear tyre slight wearing outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2018 143,877 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 143,862 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 134,666 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 134,666 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 119,460 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2016 119,458 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 108,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 102,939 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 102,939 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 98,663 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 94,098 miles

rear seats folded down

Pass 26 Feb 2011 85,208 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all Brake disc(s) worn

Fail 26 Feb 2011 85,208 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all Brake disc(s) worn

Pass 12 Mar 2010 74,098 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 62,809 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 54,100 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?

Based on 1,122,947 MOT tests across 82,375 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
8,281
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
82,375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,030
position lamp(s) not working 22,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,465
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,860
Registration plate lamp not working 14,842
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X90 SBJ is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 106,315 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo XC90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,030 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X90 SBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC90 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo XC90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X90 SBJ registered?

X90 SBJ is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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